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Tor is active but not working
Hello, I am using Tor on Debian 12.1. When I use the *systemctl status tor* command, Tor is active, but in the output of the *ps -A* command, I don't see the Tor. How can I troubleshoot it? Thank...
LXer: NIST: If someone's trying to sell you some secure AI, it's snake oil
Published at LXer: You really think someone would do that? Go on the internet and tell lies? Predictive and generative AI systems remain vulnerable to a variety of attacks and anyone who says...
LXer: Easily Convert TS Videos to MP4 File Format via CLI or GUI
Published at LXer: Discover CLI and GUI methods to convert that Choppy-running TS video file in VLC Media Player with the step-by-step guide mentioned in this article. Read More......
Trying to run a program with newer libs
I tried to run image magick 7 and it complaind that it couldn't find the necessary libraries Code: --------- $ ~/DOWNLOADS/APPS/magick /tmp/.mount_magickXiWzgy/usr/bin/magick:...
LXer: Sysget: The Ultimate Solution for Unix-like System Package Management
Published at LXer: Sysget is a front-end for popular package managers, simplifying your experience on Unix-like systems by allowing you to use a single syntax across different package managers. ...
Static noise from slackware - SSD or NVME
I know this sounds real strange but this happens only on slackware, whether its an SSD or NVME only on my desktop machine. If I put either of these in my laptop, I don't hear any noise. And when I run...
ungranted_request problem at eurovision sports.
Hi all, H/W: Lenovo ideapad O/S: Ubuntu Desktop: xfce4 Browser: Brave & 2 others. I've been watching biathlon livestreams at the international biathlon union website for years, until (over...
LXer: How to install KeePassXC on Linux
Published at LXer: KeePassXC is a free and open source application we can use to safely manage our passwords and sensitive data. It can store usernames, passwords, URLs, and even file attachments....
An error occurred when writing to the calendar could not find definition for Eastern Standard Time
I posted this question on the Mozilla forum several days ago, but no responses thus far. I figure the LQ experts might have a solutions ... I recently updated to Thunderbird 115.6.0 on Linux. After...
fedora 39 cinnamon k9copy
How do I install k9copy on my Linux Fedora 39 workstation? arch:x64_x86
LXer: Warehouse: A GUI Toolbox for Managing Flatpak Apps
Published at LXer: Discover Warehouse, a user-friendly tool for handling Flatpak apps and remotes on Linux, offering features like checking installed details and user data management. Read...
What order should I restore timestamps including with debugfs?
Okay so I know there is "touch" and "debugfs" with "set_inode_field" for setting timestamps. First can anyone check if debugfs actually can set crtime and ctime (created at and changed at)? crtime:...
LXer: What is File Globbing in Linux (How to Use It with Examples)
Published at LXer: In this article, you will learn what file globbing is on Linux and how to use it with various commands through practical examples. Read More......
How to full backup and restore only filled Ubuntu desktop?
Hello. I have an Ubuntu 22.04.3 desktop with Ubuntu Pro Lenovo Thinkpad T460 and would like a full backup that only holds filled space that I can do a full restore from. I have tried partition image...
git clone of newlib, getting makeinfo --info libc.texi to produce info files?
Hi, I'm stuck on getting an .info file out of the newlib sources. Also, I never tried using makeinfo before. I cloned from here: git clone https://sourceware.org/git/newlib-cygwin.git The...
Screen composer that does the bare minimum and is lightweight
I've been playing a bit with Debian 12 and i3wm on my HP G43 notebook (AMD Athlon II P340), and after a lot of tweaking the looks and feel, I noticed that i3 does not come with a screen compositor. At...
Backupt to network share (cifs) issues
Hello Folks, I am facing some odd and maybe abnormal situation while backup files and directories from ext4 partitions to a smb/cifs network share whose partition is formated with ntfs. Using...
LXer: Decoding Raspberry Pi: Which OS to Choose?
Published at LXer: Users have many choices when it comes to operating systems for the Raspberry Pi. This was not always the case, like when the Raspberry Pi premiered over a decade ago, support for...
Xfce unresponsive keyboard for 60 seconds after a boot/reboot
Running SolydX 2019( Debian ), in HP 8560p, i7, 16GB ram and xfce desktop. Problem started only recently... After a boot or reboot, or after logging out/in ( Ctrl-Alt-BkSpace), certain keys do...
New job & considering shift to Mac OSX?
Hello everyone, I have a bit of an unconventional question. I'm an academic--- and have, at the past two universities I've worked at, gotten permission to wipe my computer hard drive and install...
Hello, All.
Hadn't really used Linux in a decade, but someone gave me an extra laptop and I decided to run Linux Mint on it. I've tried out many distributions, and though my favorite was Slackware...I felt too...
Slackware 15 64 - Multiple Monitors Support
Hello, i have an old computer having - 1 VGA and - 1 HDMI cable output. With previous Slackware version 14.2 i got always mirroring or maximum laptop + 1 addtional monitor. I would like to ask...
LXer: Emmabunt�s DE5 Released: A Year and a Half in the Making
Published at LXer: Educational-targeted Emmabuntis DE5 rolls out, rebased on Debian 12, featuring Xfce 4.18, LXQt 1.2, and ZuluCrypt, replacing VeraCrypt. Here's more on that! Read More......
AWK not working FOR LOOP
This works: int=$(file "$flac"|awk -F ": FLAC" '{print $1}') echo "$int" This works: find . -type f -name "*.flac" -exec sh -c ' for flac do int=$(file "$flac"|grep 44.1) echo "$int" done
Cannot upgrade jack_mixer due to missing dependency
I run a script every Friday to collect and apply updates to a system (still) running Leap 15.3. And every week I have to tell zypper to retain the obsolete jack_mixer after receiving the message: ...
All Data Erased by Cloning Hdd on dual-bay drive dock
Just lost 8TB by cloning it to 14TB drive in Weblink dual-bay dock. It copied TARGET to SOURCE. I had previously copied the 8TB to 14Tb successfully, but the 6TB remaining space didn't show up in...
LXer: How to Configure Security Headers in Nginx
Published at LXer: The following article covers how to configure security headers in nginx with examples, which can be added to your nginx server for the first line of defense against common web...
How to scrape prometheus data from a different docker container?
I'm aiming to view in grafana the metrics (recorded in prometheus format) of a containerised cloudflare tunnel. I had it working when prometheus and grafana were installed from my distro repos but not...
LXer: Microsoft pulls the plug on WordPad, the world's least favorite text editor
Published at LXer: Throwback word processor ditched from clean installs, soon to be removed on upgrade. Microsoft has begun ditching WordPad from Windows and removed the editor from the first...
Hi Linuxer
Hi,Nirmal here, I am cyber-security enthusiast and I recently started to use Ubuntu 23.10 as main OS. I am looking new tips and tricks, how can I get to know more, I think this forum is the best...
CC arch/x86/kernel/alternative.o: warning: objtool: .altinstr_replacement+0x7: call without frame pointer save/setup
I've been getting this warning when building the kernel for some time now. I don't know that it matters.
I can't find dual screen monitor sharing option in Ubuntu Desktop
Hello guys, I am using Ubuntu 23.10 (Mantic Minotaur) as a my main OS. I am facing issue in dual screen monitor sharing, I cannot see any option to share my screen under "Dispay Setting" I am...
Disk extend or add new virtual drive is better on VMs?
Hello, I would like to ask is there any different (except that it will be sda2 or sdb) on VMs when I expand the current disk or add a new virtual one (for LVM for example)? I see the only downside...
How to change default date setting system wide
Hi Can i set de date so that it will give date month year system wide? If i use Thunderbird for instance the date is marked 1/6/24 i want it to be 6/1/24 Code: --------- ls -l...
LXer: Personalize Your BASH Prompt in Linux: Add Colors and Styles the Manual Way
Published at LXer: Tired of the same old boring BASH prompt? Let's give it a makeover! In this guide, we are going to learn how to customize the BASH prompt and enhance the bash prompt's look by...
One entry in crontab gets 60 messages (one per second)
This is something I've never seen. Cron did send email this morning for my crontab entry for today ... 60 of them, to be exact. One per second while still 0200. Is this another quirk with the...
Using ALFS/LFS build as a base for a new distro, a few questions
Well, I guess this is my third post in this forum and this is going to be about LFS like the other 2. Fine, I have experience with Linux (used as my main desktop OS from 2011 to 2020 before I get a...
Network settings in OpenVPN and firewall
Hello, 1- Is it possible to run all OpenVPN servers on one port? I currently have an OpenVPN server running with an IP address range of 20.20.0.0 on port 2024, now I want to run another server with a...
Activating the network interface
I have a fresh install on my stationary computer. Trying to update the system, I repeatedly failed. It turns out loopback is active. I had the networkmanager handle it. The cable is connected and...
Using NetworkManager "Shared to Other Computers" - how to skip some static IP addresses?
My situation: I want to replace my complex hard to set up router at 192.168.1.1 with a simpler computer using NetworkManager "Shared to Other Computers". For most dhcp client machines, it's okay...
LXer: Code archaeologist digs up oldest known ancestor of MS-DOS
Published at LXer: 86-DOS version 0.1-C found and archived i all nine files of it. An intrepid code archaeologist has found and uploaded an early ancestor of what became MS-DOS, which later...
LXer: Best Free and Open Source Alternatives to Adobe Lightroom Classic
Published at LXer: Adobe Lightroom Classic is a creative image organization and image manipulation software. This photo editing app is optimised for the desktop. Read More......
I just found these great diagrams & tutorials: learn Linux with dan_nanni xmodulo
https://www.instagram.com/dan_nanni/ (google him) https://www.xmodulo.com/ (Also LinkedIn but I don't login there)
What portable SDR to buy ?
There are tons of portable SDR on the market, most of them are chinese clones, the most common one is original Russian design by Malahiteam, and the latest version as shown on their website is SDR...
LXer: How to Check if a File or Directory Exists in Bash
Published at LXer: This guide will cover the steps on how to check if a file or directory exists in bash with examples and explanations. Read More......
LXer: Glide - simple and minimalistic media player
Published at LXer: Glide is designed to be a simple media player. It doesnit have a ton of features. Thatis by design. Itis cross-platform, free and open source software. Read More......
The "Official Bletchley Story?" I don't believe it ...
According to the "official version of events," Bletchley Park was somehow able to decrypt at least hundreds of Enigma messages, each and every day, using nothing more than a (relatively primitive ...)...
New Linux PC can't suspend
Please, I just installed Mint on a refurbished Alienware tower. These systems are not designed to run GNU/Linux. After much troubleshooting I was able to boot into a fresh install and things work...
LXer: How to Check Printer Ink Levels in Linux (GUI & Terminal) for HP, Epson and others
Published at LXer: A beginneris guide to check printer ink levels in various Linux distributions. Read More... (https://www.debugpoint.com/printer-ink-levels-linux/)
R.I.P. Niklaus Wirth (1934-2024): The Inventor of Pascal
Niklaus Wirth has died, just short of his 90th birthday. (He died on New Year's Day.) He will forever be remembered (among other things) as the inventor of the programming language, Pascal. But...
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